Service Learning

LITERAL
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-74 hours total
-Kim Kurzinger (Stage Manager)
805-754-0032
heavenlyrebel@gmail.com
INTERPRETIVE
Gave me my product, and basically shaped my entire project. 
APPLIED
Answered my EQ for me, practically. I learned what happens backstage at a community theatre production. Now know the essentials for facilitating a successful performance as a member of stage crew.

Literal

(a)  “I, Liam Rudisill, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.” 

(b) Assistant-directing the second-semester Drama production entitled "The Audition."

Interpretive

Tuesday 4/10 Read-through
Tuesday 4/17 Blocking
Friday 4/20 Blocking
Tuesday 4/24 Polish
Friday 4/27 Run Through (Liam)
Tuesday 5/1 Full Run Through (Liam)
Wednesday 5/2 Lunch Rehearsal

Thursday 5/3 Lunch Rehearsal

Friday 5/4 Full Run Through
Tuesday 5/8 Full Run Through
Wednesday 5/9 Performances at 4 & 7
Thursday 5/10 Performances at 4 & 7
Friday 5/11 Strike
Friday 5/18 Post Mortem

Applied

Saw the other side of direction. Used to taking notes for my performance, but had to give notes to other actors. Managed communication between actors and stage crew. Talked to stage crew about design. Go-between for Hogan and actors.

Three-Column Logic Chart

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vwuu9wqM7Xv4f14Rlhdkq4ryDtzhgX8-0OemiWEhL_Q/edit

Senior Project Reflection

1) Positive statement:
Meeting time was a big concern of mine. I honestly didn't expect it to be so easy. Granted, I rambled a bit, but I think I managed to include sufficient quality information.
2) Questions to Consider:
I met all requirements for the two-hour presentation. P
I struggled to maintain the expectations set for my senior project as a whole. AP- for Senior Project.
3) What worked:
Service Learning. Over quickly. Informative. Shaped my project.
4) What didn't:
NC rules hanging over my head for every project.
The apparent lack of communication between teachers.
Not being able to use the first semester play for Service Learning.
Poor communication and follow-up with teachers.
Having to change my Essential Question four days before I-Search due date.
Unclear requirements as far as Research Checks.
Poorly executed timing for project work. (Clusters of due dates, followed by month-long lulls in work.)
Model Assembly.
Little to no focus on Senior Project during first semester.
Apparent inability to get anything higher than a P on projects. (No AE/E requirements on rubrics)

Blog 26

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WFwbNXhO7RC11gOW50n-xV51y7usn_4Zlyio5ygjm4M/edit

Don't know what happened to Melogno's nice formatting, but as soon as I converted it for editing, it got all janky.

Junior Interview

Interviewed Dustin Stout on Thursday afternoon.

(1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?

Dustin: I want to do it on Autism, or the disease, Acalaysia. My brother has Autism, and my mom suffers from that disease.

 Me: That sounds like a solid idea. I think it's close enough to you that you won't get burned out researching it, and you can offer a lot of personal insight.

(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting? 

Dustin: If I do it on Autism, my mom knows experts that she has talked to that I can volunteer with, same with her disease. 

Me: Again, really solid. Having a connection like that will really help throughout the year. If you can keep the lines of communication open for the entirety of your senior project, I'm sure sources like that will reflect extremely well.

(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

Dustin: What I hope to see is a variety of different topics that will keep us entertained.

 Me: I'm sure you'll get that. The senior topic subjects this year are incredibly diverse. There are actually quite a lot of seniors interested in the medical field, and I think you may get some ideas for your project.

(4) What questions do they have about senior project?  What additional recommendations would you give the 2013 student about senior project?  Be specific and note what you told them.

Dustin: The only question I have is: is the senior project actually as hard as it's cracked up to be?

Me: That's a hard question to answer. It really depends on who you talk to, but I think the overall consensus is that it's not a difficult process. It IS, however, a long one. If the motivation is lacking, it'll be miserable for you. It's incredibly hard to keep going if you've burned out. Stay focused, get your work done, and keep talking to the teachers. It isn't fun. It really isn't. But that's not why you're doing it, right? Good things can come from doing the project, but you may also find that by the end of the year, you hate your topic. I think, fortunately for you, you'll have enough personal investment that you can keep going. Good luck man, really.

As of right now, the most significant product of my senior project is a job offer from Kim Kurzinger, the stage manager for "20th Century". (The show I'm working for at the Sierra Madre Playhouse.)
I was offered the assistant stage manager position for a show running this summer. The show starts in June, and extends to August.
I have no solid evidence of this, as the offer resulted from a conversation we had after a show last week. I am expecting follow-through from her in the form of a schedule for the shows.

Independent Component 1

Literal:
(a) "I, Liam Rudisill, affirm that I have completed my independent component which represents 71 hours of work."
(b) Memorized lines, rehearsed twice a week (at least), stressed myself out beyond belief, and in the end, performed in four two-hour shows.
Interpretive:
71 hours spent rehearsing at school, (not including un-scheduled "emergency rehearsals"), and even more spent at home memorizing lines. I don't know what there is to defend here. The significant parts of this component were the actual rehearsals, and, of course, the shows, as well as stage construction.
Applied:
To get a job in Theatre you need experience. You need to know how to audition for a show. You need to know how to memorize lines. You need to know your way around a stage, and possibly how to construct stage pieces. You need to know how to stick to a rehearsal schedule, and how to perform in front of an audience. I did all of these things during the show. (Note: I'm in the process of changing my EQ, but this answer is basically applicable to any question I come up with.)

20 Minute Rough Draft

It's formatted strangely, thanks to poor Word to GoogleDocs transfer. Also, not committed to this idea. Realized while I was working on it that it may be better reserved for the final presentation.
Rough Draft

Science Fair Proposal

1. The Pendulum system is better for moving a performer from point A to point B, compared to the Fixed Track System.
2. Dependent Variable: Time taken to reach point B / Accuracy upon reaching B
Independent Variable: Weight / Shape of "Performer"
Control Variable: Length between point A and B
3. My EQ: What is the best way to get a job in theatre?
You need experience with backstage technology if you plan to get a job as part of a stage crew. That means knowing the mechanics of any equipment used during performances.
4. I plan on building scale models of both the Fixed Track and Pendulum fly systems. I will then test both using different sized "Performer" representations.
5. My experiment will most likely fall under the 'Physics' category.

Blog 12

1. Working at Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre
2. Kim Kurzinger - Stage Manager
3. Working backstage, doing quick-changes, checking up on actors, cleaning and general maintenance.
4. I have 13 hours complete, and will have 17 by 11:00 tonight.